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NBME, UWSA, Qbanks Averages, Correlation with Real Step 3 Exam Score

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#1 ·
Members who are done with Step 3 Exam Please post your NBMEs, UWSA, UW, Kaplan online scores along with correlation to real step 3 score.

Mention important points such as repeated UWorld, or done it offline, and other relevant information.

This will help others currently preparing for Step 3 Exam.
 
#32 ·
Extremely worried

UW MCQ's: 62%
2nd time: 80's%

NBME 2: 400/197 (6 weeks before exam)
NBME 3: 620/244 (4 weeks before exam)
UWSA: 460/207 (just now; 2 weeks before exam)

I am extremely worried!!! it crushed my confidence, I only have 2 weeks and I don't know what to do!!!! :(:(:(:(:(
 
#36 ·
step 3 score correlation to uwsa and preperation

hi all ,
i got my step 3 result yesterday . it's 228 !
my uwsa = 580/235
usmle sim.test = 78%
nbme 2 = 290 ( that one i messed up b/c of nerves )
nbme 3 = 600 .

so there is a bit of correlation, give or take 5-7 points ( as in my case ).

i prepared in 2 months along with clinical externships twice a week. i read kaplan lecture notes for CK, touched here and there on MTB-ck, did uw mcqs timed mode twice and uw CCS cases 3 times.
Step 3 exam 1st day was really hard in context to managing time as there were 47-48 questions/block although i had always practiced in timed mode. 2nd day was a breeze. the mcqs were doable, 36 questions in 45 mins/block and CCS cases went fast. I got out 1 1/2 hr earlier. I had a good feeling about my CCS cases when i was done .
best of luck to everyone going through this final step in usmle journey.
 
#44 ·
Hi everyone ,
I am in a pickle here. I took CS n CK n have not taken step 1 yet! Can anyone who took the exam on saturday tell me whether they got their result by third wednesday?
I tried scheduling my exam sooner but there is no date avalaible until 10/18 ( sat), i really need the score latest by 11/5( wed).... I know they say if u take the exam between wed to fri it comes on the third wednesday n if u take on monday/tuesdayt comes on the fourth wednesday... There is no accurate data/ post about exam takers on saturdays...
Please someone who has taken either step 1 or CK on a Saturday please give me accurate info.. Im going crazy here.. Thanks a lot
 
#48 ·
UW average 70% random tutor mode (unused) + random timed (wrong answers)
Didn't take any self assessment...
final score: 217
I think there is correlation with step 2CK/step1 scores.
Goodbye USMLE!!!:D
 
#49 ·
nbme form 2 - 530 online
uwsa - 220 (did it 1 month before exam)
uworld qbank average - 68% unrepeated, timed mode
kaplan qbank average - 72% unrepeated, timed mode

real exam: 232

***Practice CCS software so you get comfortable with it. My rationale is that even to be an awesome sniper in Ghost Recon, you'll have to play the game a whole lot so think of the CCS software as a game. :))
 
#51 ·
Finally done with steps!

Took Step 3 in 2/2015 (new exam format) ---took CK/CS in 2013, step 1 in 2012

Prep - 1 to 1.5 month during internship --- half wards/night float rotation with 12 days vacation for intensive study, 4 days for CCS
Materials: UWorld, MTB step 3, Uworld CCS
UW score - around 62% cumulative, did not have enough time to finish ~30% of questions, did timed random separate ACM and FIP throughout
UWSA - got discouraged one day before exam
NBME - not done
Exam Score 234
 
#52 ·
Took Step 3 in 2/2015 (new exam format) ---took CK/CS in 2013, step 1 in 2012

Prep - 1 to 1.5 month during internship --- half wards/night float rotation with 12 days vacation for intensive study, 4 days for CCS
Materials: UWorld, MTB step 3, Uworld CCS
UW score - around 62% cumulative, did not have enough time to finish ~30% of questions, did timed random separate ACM and FIP throughout
UWSA - got discouraged one day before exam
NBME - not done
Exam Score 234
Congratulations! Do you think the concepts tested in UW qbank were close to the real thing? Thanks!
 
#60 ·
Hello,

Today I did NMBE form 3 and I scored 480! I did UWSA one month ago and I scored 480 as well. Where is the problem? I am reviewing Uworld and MTB3 and my exam is on May 11. Looking for advice on what to do over the next 2 weeks to improve my performance. Thank you.
 
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